Thursday, 21 November 2024

A frosty morning

The cold snap continues and I ventured into the garden armed with my camera this morning. I know this isn't really that cold, compared with other countries, but as our autumn had been so mild recently, this has taken me a bit by surprise. Above are buddleia leaves.
This is Rose Dannahue, which was still flowering in my previous post. 
Blueberry Blue Pearl.  The frost patterns are beautiful to look at. I had just finished insulating some of my pots before the cold weather arrived, so I was very grateful for that,
Rose Charles de Mills. 
Hydrangea Annabelle, who usually features on this blog with her gorgeous white flowers in summer.  However, I think her faded flowers tipped with frost are just as lovely, albeit in a different way. Apparently Storm Bert is on his way this weekend, but temperatures are due to rise.  No wonder we talk about the weather so much here in the UK - it is always so changeable...

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  1. I love your frost flowers. We are heading into the mid thirties this weekend - and I would MUCH prefer frost. I hope that Storm Bert is gentle.

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    1. Thanks, EC. I hope that you will all cope with the heat this weekend. I much prefer cooler temperatures too. I think Storm Bert is due to give us wind and rain so that should melt the remaining snow...
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Your frosty leaves and flowers look lovely. We have been noticing the frosty spider webs this week, they look like threads of jewels everywhere. Hope Storm Bert does not effect you too much.

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    1. Thanks, sustainablemum. There is a lot of beauty to be seen with the frost, isn't there? So far, we have been a lot luckier than some with Storm Bert, for which I am so thankful.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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